M&G Makers Market Returns—Fall 2026!

After a one-year break, M&G’s Makers Market is back! This fall, we are celebrating a monumental year: M&G turns 75, and BJU celebrates its Centennial!

In honor of these special milestones, Homecoming Weekend will be moved to November 13-14, and our 9th annual juried Makers Market will be on Saturday, November 14, from 10AM–4PM.

M&G’s Makers Market is a curated market of handmade art, crafts, foods, and designs created by BJU grads, current and former faculty/staff, and current and former students. The Makers come from around the country and feature a variety of items including handmade cards, specialty cupcakes, functional pottery, illustrations, watercolor paintings, jewelry, fiber art, high-end writing instruments, gourmet popcorn, fidget gadgets, herbed soaps, soy candles, and more!

This all-day event is hosted on both floors of the Welcome Center, outside in the Student Center, and in The Den on the Saturday of Homecoming. Plus, it is open to the public to enjoy!

If you’re interested in becoming a Maker, please take note of the following process and timeline:

Application: All Artists (and craftsmen, artisans, illustrators, designers, jewelers, bakers, etc.) interested in participating must submit their application and images online between 8AM on Monday, June 1 through Midnight on Sunday, June 21, 2026. 

• Remember, since this is for BJU Homecoming, applicants are limited to current/former faculty and staff, BJU graduates, and current/former BJU students.
• There is a non-refundable application fee of $25.
• Market applications are only received during this 3-week time period stated. Only Makers who have applied are considered for inclusion in the annual Makers Market.
• M&G will make an email announcement about the opening of the application forms in advance and on the day of the opening. The forms will be accessed on M&G’s website. There will be reminders throughout the three weeks to encourage Makers to apply. If you would like to receive this announcement please click here.
• Current BJU Students apply HERE.
• All Other Makers apply HERE.

Selection: Following the closure of the application process, a jury of BJU grads will review all submissions and choose which artists will participate in the Market in the following categories: 2D Fine Art, 3D Fine Art, To Wear, Paper Goods, Fiber Art, and Everything Else.

• Once the jury makes its choices based on quality, price point, and variety, M&G will contact the chosen Makers to accept their admission and pay their booth fee to participate.
• Space for the Market is limited with a total number of Makers limited between 40-45.

Announcement: M&G will announce the participating Makers on Facebook, Instagram, our website, and via email in August. Saturday, November 14, 2026 will be M&G’s 9th annual Makers Market.

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